Saburo Sakai Signed 8x10 Photograph WWII Japanese Ace 64 Victories (PSA)
Recognized as one of Japan's leading Aces during WWII - (d) 2000
- Lot number 11332018
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- Starting bid $20.00
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"**Hand-Signed 8x10 Photograph by WWII Japanese Zero Ace Saburo Sakai – PSA/DNA Authenticated with Letter of Authenticity**
Offered is an exceptional **8x10 photograph hand-signed by Imperial Japanese Navy Fighter Ace Saburo Sakai**, one of Japan’s most renowned and respected aviators of the Second World War. The photograph bears Sakai’s bold signature and is **authenticated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, accompanied by their **official Letter of Authenticity**.
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### **Saburo Sakai – Imperial Japanese Navy Fighter Ace (1916–2000)**
Saburo Sakai served as a fighter pilot in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II and is recognized as one of Japan’s **leading Aces**, officially credited with **64 aerial victories**. He flew the iconic **Mitsubishi A6M Zero**, and saw extensive combat in the Pacific Theater, including battles over China, the Philippines, Dutch East Indies, and Guadalcanal.
Sakai distinguished himself not only through his flying skill and tactical brilliance but also by his extraordinary resilience. On **August 7, 1942**, during a dogfight near Guadalcanal, he was severely wounded—blinded in one eye and partially paralyzed. Despite these injuries, he managed to fly his crippled Zero nearly 600 miles back to base, a feat regarded as one of the most incredible survival stories in aviation history.
He later returned to combat, continuing to fly missions until the end of the war. Following Japan's surrender, Sakai dedicated his post-war life to peace and reconciliation, becoming a respected figure internationally for his message of forgiveness and his personal transformation.
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### **Legacy**
Saburo Sakai is remembered not only for his wartime accomplishments but also for his later advocacy of peace and mutual understanding. His autobiography, *Samurai!*, co-written with Martin Caidin, became an international bestseller and provided rare insight into the experiences of a Japanese pilot during WWII.
The lot / autograph(s) includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.
Authentication: PSA LOA
This is a stock item and stock images may be used in this listing. The exact item you will receive will be of equal quality to the one pictured.
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